Prayer Groups - St. Anthony of Padua Parish

Alliance of the Two Hearts
Fosters devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary through consecration of the home and all night adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the church on First Fridays, 6:00pm - 6:00am Saturdays. Leticia Rodriguez: 332-2473

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Our parish is blessed to have 24 hour Perpetua Eucharisticl Adoration, located in the Chapel adjacent to the Parish office. The chapel is located in the south end of the office building (entrance facing St. Anthony School). There is adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Scheduled adorers are given the combination to enter the chapel throughout the day and night. To schedule your holy hour of adoration, please call 439-0124 ext. 106. Please visit our Eucharistic Adoration page for additional information and updates.

Every Friday Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, solemnly exposed in the monstrance, takes place in Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, beginning with Exposition at 10:00am and ending with Benediction at 5:00pm. (Summer Hours: Exposition at 8:30am; Benediction at 5:00pm). Parishioners are encouraged to sign up in advance for a specific time of adoration so that someone will be present at all times. Peggy Gallo: 434-5430

Gospel Prayer Group
Tuesdays at 6:30pm in Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. Feel free to join the group at any time.

Jacob's Ladder
Prayer chain for those in need of special intentions, such as: serious illness, emergency or crisis situations, major changes or decisions, etc. Susan Frandsen: 432-4079

Legion of Mary
An international organization fostering devotion to Mary and service to the local parish. Legion meets Mondays at 6:00pm in the Parish Board Room. The group prays the rosary and other Legion prayers, and visits the elderly and hospitalized weekly. For more information, contact President Jojie Martinez

Marian Cenacles
Various prayer groups that center around the writings of Fr. Gobbi. These groups meet in private homes at various dates and times. Groups gather to pray, meditate and recite the rosary for the spiritual needs of the parish and priests. Spanish group available. Maria Casillas: 439-5249, Nina Galambos 276-9069, Maria Valdez 432-3147, Helen Hein 439-5847, or Vera Cruz 275-0273.

Pilgrim Virgin
Parishioners bring Our Lady of Fatima statue home for one week to honor Mary by praying the Rosary and to be more familiar with the message of Fatima. To sign-up for a turn, please call Filomena Fagundes: 447-5038

Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina Prayer Group
The Padre Pio Prayer Group meets the third Wednesday of each month to pray for the intercession of St. Pio of Pietrelcina. Rosary and Confession are held at 6:30 pm followed by Mass at 7:00 pm. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction and Padre Pio Devotions follow Mass. For more information, contact Sr. Rosa Maria at the parish office at 439-0124 ext. 112 or 105

Taize Ministry
A one hour prayer service, held once a month in the main church. It includes a short Scripture reading, quiet music, meditation, and veneration of the cross. A 5-foot wooden cross is placed on the steps to the altar and basks in the glow of 70-plus votive candles. Taize participants are invited to bring their cares to Jesus in whatever way the Holy Spirit moves them. Many have found this to be a moving experience and yet another means to grow in relationship with God. Barbara Boldt 435-7586